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Saving real lives with artificial intelligence

Better treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, viruses and more are on the horizon thanks to AI-powered work from the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV scientists at the Institute for Protein Design.

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Rooted in resilience

For students who’ve been homeless or in foster care, the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Champions Program offers support and a foundation to help them thrive.

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‘FISH IS A LIVELIHOOD’

Working with tribal partners, Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV grad student George Darkwah and team created a satellite-based tool to protect the salmon runs crucial to Washington state’s Native communities, ecosystem and economy.

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Power builder

From the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance to national racial-justice leadership, Marc Philpart is helping build a new future through the Black Freedom Fund.

Be Boundless

News & events

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Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV and the Community

Arboretum Foundation and Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Botanic Gardens unite after decades of partnership

The Arboretum Foundation and the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Botanic Gardens will combine operations under a single nonprofit organization: Seattle Botanic Gardens.

Portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day

Building community, uniting a nation

This month, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more than 40 years, MLK Day has stood as a federal holiday celebrating Dr. King’s birthday and reaffirming the pursuit of equal rights for all.

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Honors and Awards

Meet Lydia Berhanu, OMA&D’s 2026 honoree for MLK Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) celebrates Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV student Lydia Berhanu’s accomplishments, including her many campus leadership roles and her hands-on work to make education more accessible.

Fast Facts

Rankings

The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.

Did you know?

The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV conducts more federally sponsored research than any other public university in the U.S.